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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1939
Page
3
An unruly riot erupted during a Sunday gathering at Madison Square Garden amid a Mothers meeting procession. Police intervened as group members clashed with authorities, five people were injured and detained, while several witnesses reported threats and chaos throughout the venue.
Pilots K Virtue and Ni Purvis appointed to command of Dutch Line. Virtue to join Uy Duel company on duty, succeeding as Superintendent at Abrines. Purvis, senior pilot at the Ivaney-Mbourne run, to move to Datayia in June. Flight record includes 2800 meetings between Brisbane and Sydney since 1880.
A prisoner, held at a Rockhampton exercise yard, escaped by climbing a 10ft high wall with barbed wire. The escape occurred as guards arrived. authorities pursue the escapee, identified as a stout male in custody.
The event in Tannymore parish featured White and Dive with hides of cigars and tobaccos, a decorative ball by boxes and cards. Mr. French, Mr. Rywn, and Mr. J. Hughes organized the sale and prize drawings. Performers from Warwick and nearby areas, including Black and White, performed while Miss Melva Law earned a special prize. A noon supper followed as judges awarded prizes and rotaries presented care tickets.
A meeting of the Cunningham Branch of the United Country Women's Assoc held in Curmingham Thursday outlined goals for a club room and social events. Officers elected included Mrs Wate as president and Mrs Seymour and others as vice presidents. a committee was named to arrange a Fraternity branch social gathering and plan future activities with the central meeting date set for the following Wednesday afternoon.
The Fratton branch held a meeting in Warwick with presidents and officers present. They discussed purchasing the branch president badge, preparing for a charity ball in August, and arranging entertainments for a Baby Day with volunteers offering help and gifts.
The Coordinating Council discussed a raid and the room use at An-See near the School of Arts. Mrs Cobb and Mrs Jack Hansen organized an afternoon with Jour nt. Attendees included Mrs Adkinson Wiseman Qewald Petersen Nelson Goodwin Nelson Cobb Rudd Schull and others. The milk scheme was debated and a donation to the Returned Soldiers fund was proposed.
The Goondiwindi Branch held a June meeting chaired by Mesdames Young and others. The Hosier report showed a credit balance of £1. donations included clothing and food items. The treasurer noted a balance of 20.9 10 with receipts and payments recorded. a forthcoming benefit night and street stall were planned. a knitting competition winner and Wool exhibition distributions were noted.
A church society meeting for women was held at the Baptist School Mall with Mrs Doull opening devotion. New member welcomed, Telford celebrated, Mya Bryden and Mrs Todd gave duets. Donations were made to Wesly Day and Foreign Mission Appeal. Mrs Doull reported on aborigines. Afternoon program included songs and benediction by Mrs Bou.
The Warwik Hast Lady Bowl ng Clubs hosted a Bridge and ward afternoon on Friday June 1 with 75 attendees. Prizes went to Mrs. Pickard for central high, Mrs. Maduwick for high, and J. Bander for 900 score. a dainty tea followed as guests listed include Mrs. Healy and many others.
Smarte appears in a short note noting a possible move or meeting with Mme De Comnei. The fragmentary line hints at a social or formal gathering and mentions a person of interest. Further context is unavailable in the readable text.
A fractured report from Warwick describes Rotary and local groups promoting a milk fund drive dated 9/3. The appeal requests parishioners to donate to aid children and families, listing organizers and contributors including Mrs. E. Lucas and Mrs. W. Kent. Funds are tracked with a June balance and branch notes from Tennymore and Karun branches.
Sunday dispatch from Singapore notes the Anglos preach a defence conference and announce a unanimous agreement on policy. Admiral Percy Nobte is slated to meet in China waters to discuss the situation. The communiqué outlines one consolidated stance and future actions.
Canberra reports more than 4000 refugees reached Australia last year as Interior Minister Benator Ht Poll notes strict conditions on permits. Only applicants whose availability would not disturb labour markets are admitted. Medical specialists with exceptional qualifications may be considered for future migration arrangements.
Readable text shows scattered phrases about skin care, charm and cream products, with garbled names such as Hog Greme Gharmocan and Sean glng wie, plus references to winter and aging. The snippet lacks coherent context or clear facts to summarize a full item.
Canberra reports the Tariff Board will inquire into Australian Consolidated Industries Ltd to assess whether price practices harm consumers. The investigation, directed by customs minister, analyzes if manufacturers exploit protection to obtain undue profits, with focus on glass and other goods.
A fragmentary report details a Darwin port area event involving a flight passenger or person of interest, with references to Darwin and nearby locales. The passage lists names and places such as Bruéaneway Tound, Roy Edwards, and Liverpool links, mentioning travel, endurance of days, and a handful of unclear activities.
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